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Canadian AIDS Society-led protocol of Canadian clinical practice guidelines for medical cannabis in the management of chronic pain published in the British Medical Journal

11 June, 2020

OTTAWA, June 11, 2020 – The Canadian AIDS Society (CAS) is pleased to announce the publication of a CAS-led protocol of Canadian clinical practice guidelines for the use of plant-based cannabis and cannabinoid-based products in the management of chronic non-cancer pain and co-occurring conditions in the British Medical Journal (Open). The legalization of recreational marijuana… Read More »

Patient And Health Groups Call Out “Unfair” Federal Plan To Tax Medical Cannabis

9 May, 2018

Bad news in the HIV world today. The decision to apply excise tax to medical cannabis affects Canadians living in pain, including people living with HIV. This decision is inappropriate and is an unfair burden on patients who suffer from chronic pain said Gary Lacasse. CAS is in alignment with the Arthritis Society‘s position to strongly… Read More »

Cannabis Guidelines Task Force Members

19 January, 2018

For more information on the ongoing Cannabis Guidelines Project, please go to our Research page.

Canadian AIDS Society announces Innovative Cannabis Research Program Funded by Canopy Growth Corporation

6 July, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA, ON – July 6, 2017 — The Canadian AIDS Society announced today a first of its kind research program funded by Canopy Growth Corporation. The program is designed to provide up-to-date information on the current state of evidence and research pertaining to the use of cannabis for medical purposes and to… Read More »

Medical cannabis patient groups pleased federal government Task Force recognizes distinct needs of patients

14 December, 2016

[original posted on The Arthritis Society] Medical cannabis patient groups pleased federal government Task Force recognizes distinct needs of patients Task Force report agrees that patients need well-researched, regulated and affordable access to medical cannabis OTTAWA, Ontario – December 13, 2016 – Three leading patient advocacy groups commend the federal government’s Task Force on Marijuana… Read More »

Patients who use cannabis for medical purposes speak to the Task Force on Marijuana Legalization and Regulation

19 October, 2016

[original posted on Market Wired] Experiences of medical cannabis patients provide the Task Force with the insight necessary to prioritize patients’ needs TORONTO, ON–(Marketwired – October 18, 2016) – Patients who use cannabis for medical purposes had the opportunity today to directly address the federal government’s Task Force on Marijuana Legalization and Regulation about their… Read More »

The Medical Use of Cannabis Webinar Series

1 December, 2014

The Canadian AIDS Society has produced a three-episode webinar series on The Medical Use of Cannabis (Marijuana) with CAS’ Resident Expert: Lynne Belle-Isle, National Programs Consultant. Part 1: The Science This episode provides details about cannabis and how its active compounds, cannabinoids, work in the body. It highlights the latest state of knowledge regarding the… Read More »

Barriers to Access for Canadians who use Cannabis for Medical Purposes

16 May, 2014

We are pleased to provide you with a summary of the key findings from the Cannabis Access for Medical Purposes Survey we collaborated on. Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey and/or who passed it along. The survey provides valuable information about barriers to access for Canadians who use cannabis for medical purposes… Read More »

Cannabis as Therapy for People Living with HIV/AIDS: “Our Right, Our Choice”

19 June, 2006

Ensuring that people living with HIV/AIDS have access to the HIV treatment therapy of their choice is one of CAS’ key missions. To this end, CAS has been actively involved in research focused on advancing Canada’s Medical Marihuana Access and facilitating access to cannabis as therapy. The full report, “Cannabis as Therapy for People Living with… Read More »

Position statement: HIV/AIDS and the Therapeutic Use of Cannabis (May 2004)

20 May, 2004

Context On February 14, 1998, the Canadian AIDS Society’s Board of Directors adopted a position statement on HIV/AIDS and the medical use of marijuana. The position statement is now being updated to reflect the developments of the last 6 years. Please refer to the Background Paper for information that supports the position. Position Statement On… Read More »